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Bike-Train-Bike: A New European Program to Promote Car-Free Commutes
In terms of getting more people to use alternative transportation, the connection between bikes and public transportation is essential.
Massive EU Infrastructure Priority Projects Lack Mandatory Environmental Assessment
EU heads of state gathering today and tomorrow will discuss the European Energy Security Strategy promoting a number of massive infrastructure projects which include gas pipelines, LNG terminals and …
Across Europe, Migrants March for Freedom of Movement, Protest EU Policies
Throughout Europe, migrants are finding a common struggle in their fight for freedom of movement. Demonstrators marched to Brussels last week to protest the European Union Summit on Migration.
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Despite Crisis, Europe Continues to Protect Its Banksters
More than six years after the global financial crisis broke out, European Union countries continue to protect banks and investments funds from tougher rules, despite abundant evidence of recurrent …
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Free to Eat Whatever You Want
Europe is not perfect, but itu2019s several steps ahead of us when it comes to food standards.
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Feminist Party Scores First Victory in EU Election
For the first time ever, a candidate attached to an out-and-out “feminist” political party has been elected to serve on the European Parliament.
“Fewer! Fewer! Fewer!” A Step Too Far for the Ultra-Right in the Netherlands?
The acceptance of austerity by most political parties and the general drift to the right has produced fertile ground for far right-parties to take root, and raised the danger …
The Political Rebellion in Eastern Ukraine
Ukraine remains a country subject to national oppression by virtue of its subordinate economic and political status in Europe.
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With Friends Like the IMF and EU, Ukraine Doesn’t Need Enemies
If they are fortunate enough to avoid war, Ukrainians may be in for an unpleasant surprise as their current and even soon-to-be-elected leaders negotiate their economic future with their …
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Looking Back on Easter 2014 – And Forward to Easter Next
The vast majority of our leaders and lawmakers do not yet seem to understand that national interest can no longer be at cross-purposes with planetary interest.